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Fuel Shortages Hit Most Russian Regions, Report Says

More than 50 Russian regions have officially acknowledged gasoline supply problems, while many others have reported unofficial disruptions and fuel rationing.

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Fuel shortages are spreading across most of Russia as Ukrainian drone attacks increasingly disrupt the country's oil refining network, reported by CNN.

According to the report, more than 50 Russian regions have officially acknowledged gasoline supply problems, while many others have reported unofficial disruptions and fuel rationing.

Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted there were fuel shortages but insisted they were not critical. He also emphasized the need to rapidly expand Russia's air defense capabilities to counter continued Ukrainian strikes.

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Energy analysts told CNN that repeated attacks on refineries have reduced Russia's gasoline production to roughly 20% below domestic demand. Long queues at gas stations, purchase limits, panic buying and black-market fuel sales have emerged in several regions.

The report said Moscow is also feeling the strain despite official reassurances. Experts warned that prolonged refinery damage, rising inflation and slowing economic growth could worsen the crisis if Ukraine maintains its current pace of drone attacks.

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